Rural population, annual growth rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Rural population, annual growth rate was 2.63 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.63 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
8th
of 208 countries
All-time high
3.15 % change on previous year
in 1993
All-time low
-1.03 % change on previous year
in 2010
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Rural population, annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, rural population, annual growth rate in Central African Republic stood at 2.63 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 666.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rural population, annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 3.15 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -1.03 % change on previous year, in 2010.
That places Central African Republic 8th out of 208 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rural population, annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.2 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1963 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1964 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1965 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1966 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1967 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1968 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1969 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 1970 | 0.655 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 1971 | 0.0389 % change on previous year | -94.1% |
| 1972 | -0.3134 % change on previous year | -906.5% |
| 1973 | -0.3368 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 1974 | -0.0305 % change on previous year | -90.9% |
| 1975 | 0.6331 % change on previous year | -2176.7% |
| 1976 | 0.8056 % change on previous year | +27.3% |
| 1977 | 0.5443 % change on previous year | -32.4% |
| 1978 | 0.6103 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 0.6776 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 1980 | 0.7462 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 1981 | 0.8184 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 1982 | 0.8857 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 1983 | 0.9455 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 1984 | 1.01 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 1985 | 1.06 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 1986 | 1.1 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 1.16 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1988 | 1.53 % change on previous year | +31.5% |
| 1989 | 2.44 % change on previous year | +59.6% |
| 1990 | 3.03 % change on previous year | +24.4% |
| 1991 | 3.07 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 3.13 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 3.15 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1995 | 2.69 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 1996 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1999 | 2.7 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 2.71 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -20.3% |
| 2002 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 2.31 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 2005 | 2.15 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 2007 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 2008 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 2009 | -0.8649 % change on previous year | -143.9% |
| 2010 | -1.03 % change on previous year | +19.6% |
| 2011 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -226.4% |
| 2012 | 0.6293 % change on previous year | -51.9% |
| 2013 | 0.2319 % change on previous year | -63.1% |
| 2014 | -0.9366 % change on previous year | -503.8% |
| 2015 | -0.4643 % change on previous year | -50.4% |
| 2016 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -346.8% |
| 2017 | 0.9533 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 2018 | 0.9728 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 0.4947 % change on previous year | -49.2% |
| 2020 | 0.7402 % change on previous year | +49.6% |
| 2021 | 0.7314 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2022 | -1.01 % change on previous year | -237.9% |
| 2023 | 0.3129 % change on previous year | -131.0% |
| 2024 | 2.68 % change on previous year | +755.4% |
| 2025 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.16 % change on previous year | 1.08 % change on previous year | 1.2 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.3284 % change on previous year | -0.3368 % change on previous year | 0.8056 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.17 % change on previous year | 0.7462 % change on previous year | 2.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.88 % change on previous year | 2.55 % change on previous year | 3.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.83 % change on previous year | -0.8649 % change on previous year | 2.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.33 % change on previous year | -1.03 % change on previous year | 1.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.01 % change on previous year | -1.01 % change on previous year | 2.68 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Central African Republic
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2761 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 153.53 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5545 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 27.61 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 27.61 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 5.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
- Rural population 55.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rural population, annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
- Rural population, annual growth rate in Central African Republic was 2.63 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 3.15 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.03 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Central African Republic rank for rural population, annual growth rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 8th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rural population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 666.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Rural population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Rural population World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.